The tool converts documents from Rich Text Format (RTF) into the universal PDF format. The output is a file that preserves the core text content, basic formatting like bold, italics, and underlining, along with simple tables and lists embedded in the source. This creates a static, print-ready document whose appearance remains consistent across different devices and platforms.
When this is useful
Imagine you urgently need to open an old report saved in RTF on a corporate tablet that only has a standard PDF reader app. Conversion solves this in seconds. Another scenario: you drafted a text agreement in WordPad and want to send it to a counterparty in a form that prevents accidental editing, ensuring all clauses and signatures stay in place when viewed on any screen.
Step-by-step instructions
- First, click the upload area to select your RTF file from the computer or drag and drop it directly into the browser window.
- Once the upload is complete, wait for the progress indicator to show that processing is finished and a download button appears.
- Click this button to save the resulting PDF document to a folder of your choice on the disk.
How to verify the result
If you notice some specific fonts are displayed incorrectly after conversion, ensure they were embedded in the source RTF, as the tool may substitute missing fonts with standard equivalents. In case the PDF file is not created or an error occurs, check whether your RTF document exceeds the 20 MB free upload limit and whether the source file itself is corrupted.
Important limitations
It is crucial to understand that RTF and PDF are fundamentally different formats: the former is for editing, the latter for fixed display. Therefore, do not expect complex elements like embedded OLE objects or macros to be transferred. Also, the final PDF will not have an editable text layer but will be a set of static pages, which is ideal for printing but not for further text modification.